Collier
b. 28 June 1859
- Mother: Rhoda b. 16 April 1840
- Collier was born on 28 June 1859 in Montgomery County, Texas, at Greenwood plantation near Danville.
- Following emancipation, Collier adopted the name Collier Richards.
- Newton and Rhoda appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1870 in Danville PO, Montgomery County, Texas. Other members of the household included Collier, Jack, Morris, William Richards and Jefferson Richards. Also in the household was Richard Richards (age 13) whose identity is yet unknown.
- Newton and Rhoda appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1880 in Montgomery County, Texas. Other members of the household included Collier, Morris, William Richards, Jefferson Richards and Fannie Richards.
- He was a railroad hand, according to the 1880 census.
- Children of Rhoda born between 1856 and 1864, were recorded by Green Wood.
- Last Edited: 24 Feb 2012